Surgical instruments having a jaw locking mechanism
US12029473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/302
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument having a jaw lock includes first jaw and second jaws that are moveable from an open position to a closed position. At least one of the jaws includes a jaw slot having a jaw closing portion and a jaw locking portion. A pin positioned within the jaw slot is advanced by a blade. The blade includes a cutting edge and a notch defining a first edge configured to advance the pin to move the jaws to, and secure the jaws in, the closed position.
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